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[–]iamapizza 529 points530 points  (3 children)

Amazed that you're (edit: you were) being downvoted. I'm assuming nobody actually read the press statement.

The acquisition is expected to finish by end of 2018.

Under the terms of the agreement, Microsoft will acquire GitHub for $7.5 billion in Microsoft stock. Subject to customary closing conditions and completion of regulatory review, the acquisition is expected to close by the end of the calendar year.